[HenleyMatters] Henley Updates

Fri Jan 12 20:38:30 EST 2007

>> Inside this Issue...
>> 	2007-2008 Proposed School Calendar
>> 	Golden Apple Awards
>> 	Workshop: Getting a Handle on ADHD
>> 	College and Career Planning Night
>> 	Western Feeder Pattern - Elementary Redistricting
>>
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>>
>> Reminder No School for Students on Monday and Tuesday (Jan 15 and  
>> 16).
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>>
>> Next PATSO meeting Monday, February 5th, 7 PM.
>>
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>> 2007-2008 Proposed School Calendar - You may now view the proposed  
>> calendar options online at http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/ 
>> education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectionid=3979.  This is  
>> your opportunity to give feedback on which of the 3 options you  
>> prefer along with any comments you would like to provide.  For  
>> example, I like this particular option best because                 
>> or I like none of the options provided because I  
>> want                .
>>
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>>
>> Golden Apple Awards - This award is to honor outstanding teachers  
>> from the public and private schools in Albemarle County and  
>> Charlottesville City.  One candidate is selected to represent each  
>> school and receives a Golden Apple, as well as gift certificates  
>> from local businesses.  If you would like to nominate a teacher  
>> the nomination forms will be available in the schools and online  
>> at http://www.betterlivingvirginia.com/application_2006a.pdf.   
>> Nominations should be given to one of the school administrators no  
>> later than March 1.  If you have any questions please contact  
>> Regina Kirk, Albemarle County Schools 296-5820, or at  
>> rkirk at k12albemarle.org.
>>
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>>
>>> FREE WORKSHOP!
>>>
>>> Getting a Handle on ADHD:
>>>
>>> A Survival Guide for Parent
>>>>>> Presenter:
>>> Janie Irons, PhD, LCP, ACPS School Psychologist
>>> Topics include:
>>> §      Understanding ADHD
>>>
>>> §      Myths and misunderstandings
>>>
>>> §      Co- occurring conditions
>>>
>>> §      Study skills
>>>
>>> §      Behaviors
>>>
>>> §      Social skills
>>>
>>> §      Talking to your child about ADHD
>>>
>>> §      Special considerations for the siblings of an ADHD child
>>>
>>> §      Community resources
>>>
>>> §      Home/school collaboration
>>>
>>>
>>> Thursday, February 8, 6:30 – 8:30
>>> For parents of elementary school students
>>>
>>> Thursday, February 15, 6:30 – 8:30
>>> For parents of middle and high school students
>>>
>>> Feel free to attend one or both sessions.
>>>
>>> Albemarle Resource Center
>>> 1200 Forest Street, Charlottesville
>>>
>>> This event is free and open to the public.
>>> For more information and to RSVP email Sarah Blech at  
>>> sblech at k12albemarle.org or phone (434) 975-9400 ext. 2342
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>> Burley to Host College and Career Planning Night
>>
>> Parents Invited to Learn How to Help their Middle and Elementary  
>> School Student
>>
>>           Parents of middle and elementary school students  
>> wondering how to help their children get into college and the  
>> career of their choice will be able to hear from a number of  
>> experts from across the community on College and Career Planning  
>> Night, Thursday, January 18, from 6:30 to 8:40 p.m. at Burley  
>> Middle School located on Rose Hill Drive in Charlottesville.  This  
>> evening will give parents the opportunity to better understand  
>> financial aid and the Virginia 529 Savings Plan program.  Parents  
>> can also learn about the wide variety of college and career  
>> planning services provided through the Albemarle County school  
>> system.  Finally, parents can learn about how to help their  
>> children set goals and learn the skills to be a valuable worker  
>> both in school and beyond.  These sessions will be lead by highly  
>> qualified individuals from the Virginia Savings Plan, Albemarle  
>> County Schools, UVa, CATEC and PVCC.
>>
>> The event is sponsored by the Burley Middle School Parent Teacher  
>> Organization.  This Program is directed toward the parents of  
>> students in 4th – 8th grade.  Along with parents from the county  
>> elementary and middle schools, parents from the city schools,  
>> surrounding county schools and private schools are encouraged to  
>> attend.
>>
>> Scheduled presentations include the following:
>>
>> ·        “Financing Education Beyond High School,” Scott E.  
>> Miller, assistant director of financial aid, University of  
>> Virginia. This session will help parents understand basic  
>> financial aid guidelines so they will be better prepared when  
>> their child is ready to attend college.
>>
>> ·        “Career Pathways: Career Selection by Choice, Not  
>> Chance!” Charles B. Mitchell, director, Central Virginia Tech  
>> Prep Consortium, Piedmont Virginia Community College. Selecting a  
>> career is a cooperative effort involving students, parents,  
>> teachers, and counselors. Parents will learn how to help their  
>> child consider a career that blends their values, interests, and  
>> abilities, and helps them achieve personal, educational, and  
>> career goals.
>>
>> ·        “Overview of Career Education in Middle School,”  
>> Eleanor T. Biasiolli, guidance counselor, Burley Middle School.  
>> This session will overview the wealth of career education services  
>> provided students in middle school.
>>
>> ·        “Overview of Career Education in High School,” Sandra  
>> Garland, director of guidance, Monticello High School and Yvonne  
>> Brown, director of guidance, Albemarle High School. This session  
>> will overview the wealth of career education services provided  
>> students in high school.
>>
>> ·        “Career Planning: How Parents Can Assist Their Child  
>> with this Process,” Mary Rose Serafini, program manager,  
>> Charlottesville Area School Business Alliance. In addition to  
>> introducing parents to career planning and resources available to  
>> help families with the process, this session will explain how  
>> parents can support their child’s career choice.
>>
>> For more information, please contact Shelley Payne at 984-6862 or  
>> shp33 at earthlink.net or Tracey Townes at 975-2044 or  
>> Tracey.Townes.qgg8 at statefarm.com
>>
>> ·  What:     College & Career Planning Night
>>
>> ·  When:     Thursday, January 18, 6:30-8:30 P.M. (snow date  
>> January 25)
>>
>> ·  Where:   Burley Middle School, Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville
>>
>> ·  Who:       Parents of 4th – 8th grade students
>>
>>
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